2008 BMW 525 vs. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 2008 BMW 525 is newer by 38 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ferrari 365 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ferrari 365 GT would be higher. At 4,388 cc (12 cylinders), 1970 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 35 kg more than 2008 BMW 525.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1970 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 BMW 525. (245 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 BMW 525. 2008 BMW 525 has automatic transmission and 1970 Ferrari 365 GT has manual transmission. 1970 Ferrari 365 GT will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 BMW 525 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 BMW 525 | 1970 Ferrari 365 GT | |
Make | BMW | Ferrari |
Model | 525 | 365 GT |
Year Released | 2008 | 1970 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2494 cc | 4388 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 317 HP |
Torque | 245 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 84 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 238 km/hour | 245 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1575 kg | 1610 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4780 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1810 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 100 L |